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Kenya ushers in 2026 with hope, unity calls

Thousands of Kenyans across the country thronged churches, parks, hotels, and entertainment joints on Wednesday night as they ushered in the new year, 2026.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-01-01 10:52:29
To the members of the public such police officers are heroes, but legally, they are villains.
By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 2026-01-01 10:00:00
Kenya is increasingly grappling with organised transnational crime, an evolution that risks turning the country into a haven for wanted criminals and illicit networks.
By Dennis Omondi 2026-01-01 10:00:00
A section of Kenyans have expressed pessimism ahead in the New Year as they claimed tough economic times marked by high cost of living has dampened their spirits.
By Standard Team 2026-01-01 10:00:00
Abdi Adbullah Cholo, a Kenyan, was recently jailed for life in the US after he was found guilty of planning a terrorist attack similar to 9/11.
By Fred Kagonye And Kamau Muthoni 2026-01-01 10:00:00
Church leaders across continents have renewed their call for compassion, unity and moral renewal.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-01-01 02:09:00
As Kenyans ushered in the New Year 2026, political, religious and institutional leaders across the country have called for unity, urging citizens to walk together to achieve meaningful development.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-01-01 01:39:10
Thousands of Kenyans across the country thronged churches, parks, hotels and entertainment joints on Tuesday night as they ushered in the New Year 2026.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-01-01 00:40:14
President William Ruto described the crisis as a “silent but deadly” threat to Kenya’s health, security, and economic future.
By Mike Kihaki 2025-12-31 20:48:04
Security heightened nationwide ahead of New Year festivities, with police deployed to entertainment joints, roads to maintain order; Police IG Kanja says fireworks limited to licensed operators.
By Mike Kihaki 2025-12-31 18:21:55
The company says that the case is incompetent, misconceived and bad in law.
By Fred Kagonye 2025-12-31 18:12:00
Mudavadi maintained that the country’s constitution will be amended in 2027 through a referendum alongside the Election in August 2027.
By Stephen Rutto 2025-12-31 11:37:55